Mobility Matters Program - Wheelchair Accessible Van Assistance

Location: Stony Brook, NY 11794-8231

Program Description

The "Mobility Matters" Program is meant to alleviate some of the stress experienced by patients and their families caused by inadequate transportation and mobility methods.

Accessing wheelchair-accessible transportation can be difficult, and purchasing a van is a costly endeavor. Without these methods of transportation, many pALS face great difficulty with activities that many take for granted, such as:

• Going to the grocery store
• Accessing healthcare
• Visiting with family and friends

Program Details

• ALS Ride For Life provides temporary exclusive use of wheelchair accessible vans to pALS (Terms and conditions apply)
• Availability varies based on current inventory and recent donations
• GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATION: Due to logistical concerns, this program is ONLY AVAILABLE to pALS LOCATED ON LONG ISLAND, NY and neighboring areas
• For those outside this area, see the Wheelchair Accessible Van Rental Assistance Program for short-term mobility needs

Funding Sources

Both programs are funded by:

• Fellow patients
• Family members
• Friends
• Benefactors
• Other volunteers who work with ALS Ride For Life

Recognition

Rizzuto Foundation announced that ALS Ride For Life is one of the Mobility for All Grant Recipients** awarded in January. ALSFAC awarded grants to groups for their contributions to the ALS community in 2022.

Application Process

To apply for a wheelchair accessible van, applicants should complete the online application titled "Mobility Matters Van Application"

Note: The website content indicates an application exists but does not provide the specific form details or requirements.